Barracão

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

A TRIP WHICH
WORTHES BY THREE

Barracão seems predestined to welcome. The name of the municipality refers to a hostel that, in the past, served as a resting point for the tropeiros. Time has passed, but the hospitable vocation persists. The city has become a major tourist destination and receives many visitors. After all, geographic location makes it unique in the world. When making a border with the city of Santa Catarina of Dionísio Cerqueira, considered twin, and with Bernardo de Irigoyen, in Argentina, Barracão becomes three borders and can reunite two countries, three States and three municipalities in the same point. In that case, you can take a chimarrão with the Santa Catarina neighbor on the other side of the street. And crossing a sidewalk can be a real international trip!

But not only peculiarities live this place. With 11 thousand inhabitants, the municipality produces grain, milk and is strong in foreign trade due to its proximity to Argentina. The cultural diversity resulting from the coexistence between Italian, German and Arab immigrants, as well as caboclos and the Argentine neighbors, adds great cultural value to the curious city. Get to know!

Marco das Três Fronteiras - Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

WHAT TO DO

LEISURE OUTDOORS

The Brazil/Argentina Integration Lake is a great place for hiking or biking. Do you prefer something more radical? You can do trails, horseback riding or bathe in the rivers and waterfalls that adorn the city.

SPECIAL FESTIVITIES

A special party, which is the face of the city, always happens in June - it is the São João da Fronteira. At the end of the year, it has music, celebration and beauty with the Christmas Cantata.

RELIGIOUS EVENTS

In April, the Cavalcade of Santa Emilia de Rodat takes place. The event brings together hundreds of traditionalists who ride for about 300 km to the Sanctuary, which is in the District of Siqueira Bello, within the municipality. Already on Good Friday, the Via Sacra de Rua attracts thousands of faithful with the staging of the Passion and Death of Christ.

TIPS

THE FOUR SEASONS OF THE DAY
As it is 835 meters above sea level, Barracão presents a lot of climatic variation. You can see spring, summer, fall and winter features on the same day! In addition, the summer is very hot and the winter is strict, with negative temperatures. It is good to prepare a very varied bag!

SPEAKING
The proximity between Brazil and Argentina made the portunhol the "local language". So do not worry, because there are usually no communication problems.

EYE IN THE POSTES
An easy way to locate yourself in the tripartite region is to observe the streetlights. Those of Paraná are square. If they are round, it is because you are in Santa Catarina.

MOST VISITED PLACES

TOURS

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

International Lake Frontier

Demarcating the border between Brazil and Argentina - and the beginning of the state of Santa Catarina -, the International Lake of the Border is one of the preferred places for walking and riding. The large number of descendants of European immigrants from Rio Grande do Sul in the colonization of the city also made the place a meeting point for the tasting of chimarrão (or Tererê) and popcorn.

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

Three Borders Framework

Located on Avenida Internacional, the Three Borders landmark offers visitors a unique experience: one foot in Paraná, one in Santa Catarina, and one hand in Argentina. Worth knowing!

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

Historic Church of St. Joseph

Completely constructed of crafted wood, the Historical Church of St. Joseph retains the original characteristics, which makes it unique in the region.

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

Grotto of Santa Emilia de Rodat

Surrounded by natural beauties, the Grotto of Santa Emilia de Rodat invites you to a waterfall bath in crystal clear waters, but not only that. The place also inspires religiosity and represents a temple of prayer, so much so that devotees usually leave belongings in a special room as a form of blessing. The infrastructure, which offers kiosks and barbecue grills, also allows family picnics.

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

HOW TO ARRIVE​​​​​​​

At 552 km from the Capital, Barracão can be gotten by BR-163, passing by Cascavel, or by BR-280, towards Francisco Beltrão. Those who prefer to travel by plane can choose between one of the three airports located in the region. The closest to them is that of Pato Branco, 115 km. Other options are the airport of Cascavel, 188 km, or the airport of the city of Chapeco, distant 200 km.

Foto: ASSCOM / Prefeitura de Barracão

WHERE TO STAY​​​​​​​

The hotel network of Barracão is shared with the twin city of Dionísio Cerqueira (SC). In all, 6 hotels range from medium to high standard.

Foto: Banco de Imagens

GASTRONOMY​​​​​​​

The typical dish of the municipality is the gaucho barbecue. However, in addition to the steakhouses, visitors can taste the best of local gastronomy in pizzerias, snack bars, restaurants and Brazilian, Japanese and Arabic restaurants.